Is CBD Oil Legal? Explained Clearly

Recently, it seems there is much confusion about CBD Oil. So, is CBD Oil legal? Let’s get this all straightened out right now. Explained clearly…

First off, CBD stands for Cannabidiol. Cannabidiol is a naturally occurring chemical that exists in many plants in nature. Cannabidiol is in a class of naturally occuring chemicals called Cannabinoids.

Secondly, THC stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol. Tetrahydrocannabinol is another natural chemical in the Cannabinoid class. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the chemical in Marijuana that causes people to get high.

CBD is Not Marijuana

Next, let’s make the next point clear. CBD is NOT marijuana. Marijuana is NOT CBD. Remember, CBD is short for Cannabidiol. CBD is a natural compound that is in both marijuana and hemp. THC exists only in trace amounts in Hemp.

So let’s answer the question. Is CBD oil legal in the United States?

Hemp Products are Legal in All 50 States

Again, hemp and hemp products are completely legal in all 50 states in America. Although hemp derived CBD Oil contains trace amounts of THC. In all 50 states, CBD Oil 0.3% THC or less is legal to buy, sell, and consume. CBD Oil containing more THC than this, is legal in some states, but not all.

Also, in a handful of states, such as Kansas, Hemp derived CBD Oil with less than 0.3% CBD Oil is legal. However, Marijuana derived CBD Oil (CBD Oil that comes from Marijuana) is NOT legal. Even if it contains less than 0.3% THC.

What Does This Mean?

This means that Hemp derived CBD Oil, with less than 0.3% THC, is absolutely legal everywhere in the United States.

Where is the Evidence for This?

The 2014 United States Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp products. However, it doesn’t legalize at the federal level, the industrial growth and processing of hemp in all 50 states. For example, our Cannibidiol is processed in Colorado, from Hemp grown in Colorado.

The 2018 United States Farm Bill, will federally legalize the growth and processing of hemp and hemp products nationwide.

“DEA Declares Hemp Derived CBD Oil Federally Legal…”

The United States DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration, has declared that Hemp derived CBD Oil and CBD products are Federally legal. To summarize, the directive says that products made from cannabis that is outside the definition of Marijuana is not a controlled substance. Therefore, it is not illegal. For it to be illegal, it must be considered a controlled substance.

Conclusion – Is CBD Oil Legal? Yes… but Do Your Research

The biggest problems consumers are having right now, is not with the legality of buying, but the legality of the people selling it. The FDA has sent out many warnings to companies selling CBD products that DO NOT have the amount or quality that they claim it has.

Many consumers are buying CBD gummies that contain no CBD at all! How can companies get away with this? Especially if those gummies are for a child with severe seizures and the parents are wanting to try CBD.

Additionally, consumers are buying CBD Oil that contains less CBD than advertised. If you ever try a CBD product that doesn’t work for you, it could be due to a company using false advertising and scamming you out of your money.

What Can I Do?

Make sure the company you buy your CBD from has documentation, lab tests, or certifications. We have all of those. We don’t understand why everyone else doesn’t too. There are some very inexpensive products out there, and CBD is not cheap to produce properly.

So many people ask the question “Is CBD oil legal?” Really they should be looking out for scams. Just be cautious of sneaky wording and always check for Lab Tests. Remember, sometimes you really get what you pay for.